Background
Dorian Vonkeith Leach appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Marion County in lower-court case number 2025-CF-000985-A. Circuit Judge Timothy Thomas McCourt presided below.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the charges, procedural history, arguments on appeal, or facts underlying the case.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.
The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented. Judges Makar, Wallis, and Eisnaugle concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment remains in place.
- The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not identify the appellate claims or establish a stated rule of law.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Leach’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no substantive analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.